RuthlessBurgher's Pre-Super Bowl 2014 Full First Round Mock Draft 1.0

[Dee Dub]

Yup, no way Robinson is there, coming off his 2014 + BCS game. This guy is Top 10 all the way. If by miracle he does make it to us, it makes Colbert's job very easy. Take him, and plug him in at LT for 10 years. Beachum then gets dibs at RT, and wow... what a line we could potentially have.

Some have him top 3


3. OT [URL="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1824809/greg-robinson"]Greg Robinson[/URL], Auburn, (6-5, 320, 5.3*: Redshirt offensive linemen rarely earn more than a whisper in scouting circles, but the buzz generating around the Tigers' star left tackle is starting to become deafening. Physical and tenacious, Robinson is a grizzly bear in the running game, mauling opponents with an exciting blend of size (6-5, 320 pounds), strength and athleticism. Auburn's reliance on the running game, however, has given Robinson few opportunities in pass protection, meaning he could struggle initially in this role. Robinson isn't as polished as Matthews, which is why he ranks behind the Aggies' star for me, but the redshirt sophomore possesses an extraordinary upside that could lead to his earning a higher selection come draft day.


[url]http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/24424927/big-board-rise-of-linebacker-mack-reaches-no-5----or-no-1[/url]

[Dee Dub]

If there is an O-lineman at 15 it would be more like this guy...

OL [URL="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664509/zach-martin"]Zach Martin[/URL], Notre Dame (6-4, 308, 5.15): The vast majority of Martin's school record 52 career starts came at left tackle but his square-ish frame and 32 1/4" arms will earn him a projection inside to guard for many. Regardless of where he lines up, Martin plays with the controlled aggression I love along the offensive line, latching on and controlling opponents with excellent strength. Martin was the best player on the field in Mobile.

[Shoe]

If there is an O-lineman at 15 it would be more like this guy...

OL [URL="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664509/zach-martin"]Zach Martin[/URL], Notre Dame (6-4, 308, 5.15): The vast majority of Martin's school record 52 career starts came at left tackle but his square-ish frame and 32 1/4" arms will earn him a projection inside to guard for many. Regardless of where he lines up, Martin plays with the controlled aggression I love along the offensive line, latching on and controlling opponents with excellent strength. Martin was the best player on the field in Mobile.

I've been harping all along, that the Steelers need to draft a sure thing, and a guy who will be a leader. Zach Martin fills both prerequisities. And it is why I'm not high on guys like:

• Hageman
• Dennard
• Gilbert
• Clinton-Dix

Not to say they aren't both of those things, but they aren't locks to be leaders on this team, say 8 years down the line. If we picked Zach Martin, I'm confident that this guy would be a leader on our offense, in the 2021 season. With those other guys, I'm not that confident.

[hardesthittinglbever]

No way does Houston pass on johnny football manziel. and I think the Rams will trade down and get an extra 2nd rounder.

I also think Justin Gilbert might be the best pro player career wise, and the Steelers should grab him if he is there.

[NW Steeler]

I think Manziel will be a huge bust. If he makes it as a starter, I cant see him staying healthy.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

if he's anything like you describe

he wont be there.

tyron smith was a top 10 IIRC

Smith was also the first tackle taken in a weak tackle draft IIRC. Robinson is behind Matthews (who will most likely be top 5), with several nice prospects after.

[grotonsteel]

Like Greg Robinson pick. I think it should be a toss up between Robinson and Mosley.

[feltdizz]

I think Manziel will be a huge bust. If he makes it as a starter, I cant see him staying healthy.

Nah.. I think mobile QB's like Wilson are the future. Manzeil won't run like he did in college.

[NW Steeler]

Nah.. I think mobile QB's like Wilson are the future. Manzeil won't run like he did in college.

Yeah, but if the Browns draft him....

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

1. HOU DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina
2. STL OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
3. JAX QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville
4. CLE QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
5. OAK QB Blake Bortles, Central Florida
6. ATL DE/OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA
7. TB DE/OLB Khalil Mack, Buffalo
8. MIN QB Derek Carr, Fresno State
9. BUF WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson
10. DET WR Marquis Lee, USC
11. TEN WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M
12. NYG DE/OLB Kony Ealy, Missouri
13. STL S HaHa Clinton-Dix, Alabama
14. CHI DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame
15. PIT OT Greg Robinson, Auburn
16. DAL DT Tim Jernigan, Florida State
17. BAL LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
18. NYJ TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina
19. MIA OT Zack Martin, Notre Dame
20. ARZ OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan
21. GB TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
22. PHI CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
23. KC WR Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State
24. CIN CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
25. SD OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
26. CLE S Calvin Pryor, Louisville
27. NO DE/OLB Scott Crichton, Oregon State
28. CAR WR Allen Robinson, Penn State
29. NE TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington
30. SF DT Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
31. SEA DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh
32. DEN CB Marcus Roberson, Florida

If I was staying true to my board & it fell that way...You picked the right guy.

[steelblood]

I watched a ton of college football this year. I think this is a very interesting draft and not a bad year to pick at 15 (though 7 or 8 would have been nice).

I think you did a fine job. PRobably Robinson will continue to rise as athletic LT types usually do. But, he represents good value. I also believe (agree with you) that somehow Clowney will be the first pick (even if it is a trade). You hit team needs for many teams and matched players to systems for the most part. Nice work!

[feltdizz]

Yeah, but if the Browns draft him....

if the Browns draft him we will have a problem containing him... we always struggle against QB's who extend plays because our DB's are average. Manzeil is the truth... he is short but he has that Russell Wilson "win by any means" attitude.

[RuthlessBurgher]

I should have waited until after the Super Bowl to post mock draft 1.0, because at least then I would have had the order correct. I'll make that change now (and a few other minor shuffles here and there).

1. HOU DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina
2. STL OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M
3. JAX QB Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville
4. CLE QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
5. OAK QB Blake Bortles, Central Florida
6. ATL DE/OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA
7. TB DE/OLB Khalil Mack, Buffalo
8. MIN QB Derek Carr, Fresno State
9. BUF WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson
10. DET WR Marquis Lee, USC
11. TEN WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M
12. NYG DT Tim Jernigan, Florida State
13. STL S HaHa Clinton-Dix, Alabama
14. CHI DT Louis Nix, Notre Dame
15. PIT OT Greg Robinson, Auburn
16. DAL DE/OLB Kony Ealy, Missouri
17. BAL LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
18. NYJ TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina
19. MIA OT Zack Martin, Notre Dame
20. ARZ OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan
21. GB TE Jace Amaro, Texas Tech
22. PHI CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State
23. KC WR Kelvin Benjamin, Florida State
24. CIN CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State
25. SD OT Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama
26. CLE S Calvin Pryor, Louisville
27. NO DT Ra'Shede Hageman, Minnesota
28. CAR WR Odell Beckham, LSU
29. NE TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Washington
30. SF DT/DE Stephen Tuitt, Notre Dame
31. DEN LB Ryan Shazier, Ohio State
32. SEA DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh

[sick beats]

if it breaks like that, I would rather have mosely or gilbert

I also don't see them taking OT in the 1st. I think Beachum has proven good enough at LT with Gilbert or Adams taking over ROT. I have a feeling they will go defense. We could really use upgrades at DL, ILB, CB and maybe even S.

[NJ-STEELER]

No way does Houston pass on johnny football manziel. and I think the Rams will trade down and get an extra 2nd rounder.

I also think Justin Gilbert might be the best pro player career wise, and the Steelers should grab him if he is there.

i dont think they'll draft him #1 overall.

but if he starts to drop, maybe they try to move up to our spot at 15